Grimm hits D.C. amid comeback bid

Former Republican congressman and convicted felon Michael Grimm returned to Washington on Wednesday in a bid to win support for his comeback congressional bid.

Among the people whose support Grimm has secured is former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. A person close to Bannon said the two met for about 30 minutes, and that the former White House aide had decided to back Grimm.

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Grimm has launched a primary campaign against his successor, Republican Rep. Dan Donovan. Grimm spent four years representing a Staten Island-area seat before serving an eight month prison sentence for tax evasion.

Since departing the White House, Bannon has devoted himself to seeking out insurgent primary challengers who will upend the Republican Party leadership. During their Wednesday meeting, they were joined by several staffers.